MOOCs and Open Education Around the World. Routledge 2015.
Edited by Curtis J. Bonk, Mimi M. Lee, Thomas C. Reeves, Thomas H. Reynolds.
Find out more about the impressive new book MOOCs and Open Education
MOOCs and Open Education is a
book
that
examines
topics
regarding open
educational resources
(OER) and
massive open online courses (MOOC).
Recent
gains in
blended learning technology have provided the means for
learners
in all parts of the world
to take courses via the Internet.
These MOOCs are
mostly free
for students but do not
lead to formal accreditation.
There are several
subjects that
e-learning organizations
have to consider
today because online learning technology is
developing so quickly.
How can participants
make sure that
the quality of schooling provided by these
MOOC classes is
satisfactory?
How can students
certify that
teachers are properly credentialed
to teach online classes?
What different business models are being used by
organizations like
University of Florida to conduct these MOOCs?
What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are optimal?
How can we
handle issues like
low
student motivation and high
attrition?
As elearning becomes more
procurable there is a
developing
desire
to be aware of how
MOOCs are being conducted.
Researchers
and many other
stakeholders
desire
to be more aware of
the outcomes of these
open education
initiatives.
Teachers want
to perceive how
MOOC courses
can be made better.
In response to this
demand for
details
the inspiring new book
MOOCs and Open Education
offers a critical analysis of
these MOOC classes and other open educational resource issues.
This book
also examines the
controversies associated with
these massive open online courses and OERS.
To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.
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